US Bridges

N2940 over Red Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 11.7E 5.5S of US81/SH32 · Structure no. 274370000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2940 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2940 over Red Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesN2940
CrossesRed Creek
Location11.7E 5.5S of US81/SH32
RouteCounty Highway N2940
Coordinates33.94226, -97.75286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$856,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2940 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2940 over Red Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N2940 over Red Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2940 over Red Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N2940 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.